College UConn gets walloped in 55-14 loss to Memphis by Chris Passarelli October 8, 2018 To put it lightly, the UConn Huskies might be the worst football team in FBS right now. Hell, they might be the worst football team in all of college football. Saturday was just another example of that, as the Huskies were completely outmatched by a good but not overpowering Memphis football team. They lost 55-14, but the game wasn’t even that close. UConn’s defense was once again historically bad, missing multiple tackles on Darrell Harrison’s 61 yard run, giving up 50+ points for what feels like the 15th team this season, and giving very little effort throughout. It’s completely understandable for them to be outplayed because they’re a very young team, but it’s completely unacceptable to miss tackles due to lack of effort and look uninspired throughout the game. The defense gave up 55 points, eight touchdowns to be exact, and have now given up an FBS high 273 points. They’re 1-5, will probably not win more than three games because of this defense, and barely beat the FCS Rhode Island Rams, who they gave up 49 points to. Memphis ran wild on the UConn defense, rushing for nearly 400 yards (378 total), and six touchdowns on 40 carries. Memphis quarterback was able to throw for 239 yards on 16 of 18 passing with a passing touchdown. Memphis scored on their first eight drives before putting in the second team. UConn wasn’t good on offense, as David Pindell threw for only 190 yards and threw two interceptions he’d like to have back. UConn also gave up the ball four more times, two interceptions by Pindell, an interception and fumble by backup Marvin Washington. It doesn’t matter what the offense does, because this is the sixth straight game that the defense has given up 500 or more yards this season. That’s also an FBS record. This defense is setting records, but in all the wrong ways. Randy Edsall must not be happy, but it’s also on the coaching staff to get these young men prepared for games like this. If UConn isn’t up for a division game, when will they wake up? This season can’t end soon enough. Post Views: 811 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Chris Passarelli Football Editor - Hockey Editor - New York Islanders Lead Writer - New York Lizards Lead Writer - UConn Football Lead Writer Latest posts by Chris Passarelli (see all) NFL Network to Premiere ‘The Top 100 Players of 2020’ on July 26 - July 22, 2020 The ‘Toilet Bowl’ may be coming to Western New York - July 16, 2020 Bigger is Better; SoFi Stadium Completes Largest Videoboard in Sports - July 1, 2020 Smoltz, Vrabel and Brown talk American Century Championship and Everything in Between - June 30, 2020 Related Topics Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Lochte, Dressel and Ledecky all Chasing Gold at 2021 Tokyo Olympics by Anthony Paradiso | posted on April 18, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 19, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 112: New York Jets’ Insider Brian Costello (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 27, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 106: Newsday’s Neil Best (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 12, 2021 More in College You Know I’m Right, Episode 107: New York Post’s Columnist Mike Vaccaro (Audio/Video) On the 107th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... Master P’s Son, Hercy, Commits to Tennessee State Master P’s son, Hercy Miller, is committing to Tennessee State to play basketball. While... EA Sports Plans to Revive College Football Video Game EA Sports announced that they plan on making college football video games again. The... UVM Women’s Basketball Team Quits 2020-2021 Season The University of Vermont (UVM) women’s basketball will be ending their 2020-2021 season early... Nixon Soglo enjoying breakout season on Montclair State Men’s Soccer Team Three Rutgers Women’s Soccer Players Claim Spots in Big Ten Weekly Awards